Massachusetts homeowners paid a median $5,992 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.07%. The lowest county is Nantucket County (0.25%) and the highest is Hampden County (1.49%) (Census 2020–2024).
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All 14 Massachusetts counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nantucket County | $3,974 | $1,593,800 | 0.25% |
| 2 | Dukes County | $5,828 | $1,165,800 | 0.50% |
| 3 | Suffolk County | $4,649 | $705,800 | 0.66% |
| 4 | Barnstable County | $4,239 | $629,000 | 0.67% |
| 5 | Middlesex County | $7,501 | $727,800 | 1.03% |
| 6 | Essex County | $6,430 | $619,100 | 1.04% |
| 7 | Norfolk County | $7,261 | $683,900 | 1.06% |
| 8 | Bristol County | $4,807 | $451,200 | 1.07% |
| 9 | Plymouth County | $6,502 | $556,000 | 1.17% |
| 10 | Worcester County | $5,438 | $423,700 | 1.28% |
| 11 | Berkshire County | $4,036 | $305,400 | 1.32% |
| 12 | Hampshire County | $5,589 | $390,300 | 1.43% |
| 13 | Franklin County | $4,720 | $329,000 | 1.43% |
| 14 | Hampden County | $4,455 | $298,800 | 1.49% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Massachusetts?
Nantucket County, with a median effective rate of 0.25% ($3,974 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Massachusetts?
Hampden County at 1.49% ($4,455 median tax).
How much is property tax in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts homeowners paid a median $5,992 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.07%. The lowest county is Nantucket County (0.25%) and the highest is Hampden County (1.49%) (Census 2020–2024).